Industrial Maintenance Electrician -- PLC/Drives Specialist

Industrial Maintenance Electrician — PLC/Drives Specialist

Summit Service Solutions connects expert tradespeople with meaningful work. With 20+ years serving manufacturing, we’re placing an electrician at a partner facility in Lancaster, PA for a long-term, full-time, first-shift assignment paying $30–$35/hour DOE.

Your impact

Picture walking a production floor where uptime matters. A new filler needs power, a conveyor needs a VFD tuned, and a sensor fault is holding up the line. You triage, wire, test, and release—safely and efficiently.

Power systems

• Build/modify plant power distribution
• Install switchgear, transformers, disconnects, MCCs, and panels
• Run feeders/branches for new equipment installs
• Verify voltage, phase rotation, and load capacity

Machinery & commissioning

• Connect and start up production machinery
• Relocate/reconnect equipment as layouts evolve
• Install motors, VFDs, control panels, and enclosures
• Route and terminate power/control wiring
• Troubleshoot controls and electrical faults to cut downtime

Automation & validation

• Integrate PLC-driven systems (Siemens)
• Wire sensors, limit switches, photo eyes, and peripherals
• Confirm communications and signal health
• Test and validate correct operation before release

Safety first

• Execute electrical testing and verification
• Adhere to NEC, OSHA, LOTO, and GMP
• Maintain safe work practices while supporting throughput
• Perform preventive maintenance when required

High-volume experience in plastics, food & beverage, packaging, pharmaceutical, or similar is a strong plus.

Experience & credentials

• 6+ years as an Industrial Electrician in manufacturing/industrial settings
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation
• Bring your own basic hand and electrical tools

Required notices

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen (We are a drug-free company)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Technical toolkit

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills; PLC Programming Experience
• Electrical Schematics; Electrical Schematic Reading
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills; Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Electrical Installation; Electrical Panel Installation
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• PLC Wiring Experience; Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Conduit Pulling; Conduit Bending
• Rigid Metal Conduit (RMT); Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT); Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC)
• Industrial Electrical Experience; Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Blueprint Reading

Equipment you’ll touch

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) — Siemens

Rewards

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits: Life, Disability, Limited Medical

Ask About our $1500 Referral Bonus!

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Join a stable team, do work that matters, and grow your craft. Submit your application or call 717-626-4410 to learn more.